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The Christmas killer
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- Book Synopsis
- The most chilling read of the Christmas season.As the snow begins to fall, the body count begins to climb…DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey.But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he soon realises it is no gift. Inside is a gruesome surprise, and a promise - twelve days, twelve murders. Not long after, the first body is found, half frozen in the snow.As the blizzards descend, panic spreads through the remote Cumbrian village - there's a killer amongst them, and with eleven more victims to go, anyone could be next….Can James stop the killer before they strike again?The first in a new series, Alex Pine has written a dark, atmospheric crime novel, set in a snowed-in Cumbrian village, for fans of Val McDermid, Ross Greenwood and LJ Ross.Readers love Alex Pine's Christmas crime:'This is by far the best book I've read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat. As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was desperate to get into this … I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting. I found it hard to put it down.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved this festive crime thriller. Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- About The Author
- Alex Pine was born and raised on a council estate in South London and left school at sixteen. Before long, he embarked on a career in journalism, which took him all over the world - many of the stories he covered were crime-related. Among his favourite hobbies are hiking and water-based activities, so he and his family have spent lots of holidays in the Lake District. He now lives with his wife on a marina close to the New Forest on the South Coast - providing him with the best of both worlds!
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780008402648
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Avon, (29 October 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 398
- Weight
- 280 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 26 mm
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